News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 9 December
to Saturday 15 December 2007
Major upgrade to Chenomx metabolomics software
NMR Suite 5.0 is the first ground-up redesign of the NMR-based metabolomics software since its initial release over five years ago
News from Chenomx (14 December 2007)
You can bet the kitchen took extra care
When the banquet is in honour of the winners of Oxoid's food safety awards, you'd be confident that the food would be the freshest, cleanest, and safest available Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (14 December 2007)
Superior phase contrast without special objectives
High resolution phase contrast and fluorescence imaging is now possible using the same objective, thanks to the unique external phase contrast system on Nikon's new Ti Series of inverted microscopes Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (14 December 2007)
Cytology funnels for Shandon Cytospin centrifuge
Biomedical Polymers, a manufacturer of plastic products for the laboratory and medical specimen handling, has launched its cytology funnels for use with the Shandon CytoSpin centrifuge
News from Biomedical Polymers (14 December 2007)
Dry baths for shaking, chilling, heating
The Torrey Pines Scientific SC20XT is a simple digital unit while the SC25XT is fully programmable having a five-programme memory making both ideal for use with biological and other samples
News from Torrey Pines Scientific (14 December 2007)
Winlims improves efficiency at contract laboratory
User Application Article MicroCheck Technical Services has laboratories in Trowbridge and Coventry, UK, and offers testing and consultancy services to the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and allied industries
News from Quality Systems International (UK) (14 December 2007)
2D gel image analyser used at Imperial College
User Application Article Scientists in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at Imperial College are using Dyversity to rapidly image 2D DIGE (differential gel electrophoresis) gels containing Cy dye labelled proteins Brochure Available
News from Syngene (14 December 2007)
Microscope cameras are 'good for any application'
Each Olympus camera system has been integrated with state-of-the-art technologies, which allows users to achieve excellent image quality as seen through the microscope eyepieces Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa (14 December 2007)
Prisma Nd:YVO4 laser is 'highest power available'
The new model shows excellent transverse mode quality (M<1.3) and high pulse-to-pulse stability (<2%rms from 40-100kHz), while enabling complete control over pulse-energy and timing
News from Coherent (14 December 2007)
Mass spec enhances productivity for routine labs
The Varian 300-MS is designed for use in high-throughput, routine laboratories and is available as a triple-quadrupole MS or a single-quadrupole MS that can later be upgraded to a triple-quadrupole Brochure Available
News from Varian (14 December 2007)
Capillary column improves GC and GC/MS sensitivity
VF-waxMS is manufactured for applications in the food, flavour and fragrance industries, where trace analysis is required for the detection of components that are present in extremely small quantities Brochure Available
News from Varian (14 December 2007)
Rapid purification of synthetic oligonucleotides
Varian has launched two new Top (trityl-on oligonucleotide purification) products, Top-DNA and Top-RNA, for the purification of synthetic oligonucleotides (oligos) Brochure Available
News from Varian (14 December 2007)
Radiological protection professionals win charter
Scientists working to ensure the health and safety of all from exposure to radiation are celebrating a landmark achievement for their learned society
News from Institute of Physics (14 December 2007)
Nanoparticle characterisation at BegbrokeNano
User Application Article The ability of the CPS disc centrifuge to detect and measure small differences and changes in particle size distribution enables study of coating thickness on core and shell nanoparticle structures
News from Analytik (14 December 2007)
Zwick's new asphalt tester paves the way
The asphalt testing system is based on the recently developed HB10 load frame, with the hydrostatic actuator, servo-valve and pressure accumulator unit mounted on the upper fixed crosshead Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell (14 December 2007)
Comet Assay used in biomonitoring for DNA damage
User Application Article CSAO began using the Comet Assay in 2005 primarily to assess the genotoxic potential of chemicals such as formaldehyde to which pathology and anatomy staff are exposed
News from Perceptive Instruments (14 December 2007)
Healing power of maggots unlocked by scientists
The therapeutic benefits of maggots have been exploited since the Napoleonic Wars, when live maggots were placed on soldiers' wounds to clean up dead tissue and speed up healing
News from Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) (14 December 2007)
Delp names SG Instruments as distributor for India
Delp will continue to manufacture its laboratory equipment in the United States, provide technical assistance, and support SG Instruments in its sales and marketing activities for India
News from Delp and Associates (13 December 2007)
Optimise transfections in mammalian cells
This four-page bulletin demonstrates how varying multiple parameters affect delivery of either siRNA or plasmid DNA into human primary fibroblasts (HPF) cells Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories (13 December 2007)
Haematology analysers cope well with aged samples
User Application Article The reliability of Horiba ABX Pentra DX 120 and DF 120 haematology analysers was put to the test soon after their installation at Bronglais District General Hospital in Aberystwyth, Wales
News from Horiba ABX (13 December 2007)
Mass spectrometer monitors fast evolved-gas events
Hiden HPR-20 TGA benchtop mass spectrometer features a state-of-the-art integrated interface and analysis system for real-time unequivocal detection of multiple gaseous species to 500amu
News from Hiden Analytical (13 December 2007)
First complete walk-up system for XRPD
With the launch of the Cubix Walk-Up, leading X-ray analysis company Panalytical says it has become the first to bring 'walk-up' functionality to X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) users
News from Panalytical (13 December 2007)
Data management software for research productivity
The Bio-Plex suspension array system permits the simultaneous analysis of up to 100 different biomolecules, such as proteins, peptides, or nucleic acids, in a single microplate well Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories (13 December 2007)
Survey of lab-on-chip PoC device manufacturers
Technical Background Article Multidisciplinary Assessment of Technology Centre for Healthcare (Match) programme at the University of Ulster is conducting a survey of lab-on-chip point of care device manufacturers
News from Match Programme (13 December 2007)
Raman imaging made faster and better
Horiba Jobin Yvon has introduced two new fast Raman scanning technologies, Swift and DuoScan, which it says now make incredibly fast Raman imaging a reality
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon (13 December 2007)
Animal-free cell cultures for bioprocessing
Millipore and Novozymes strike an alliance to accelerate the launch of new animal-free supplements and provide customers with a secure source of high performance cell culture products. Brochure Available
News from Millipore (13 December 2007)
Distribution agreement for Modiro in Japan
Protagen has entered into a distribution agreement for its bio-IT software product, Modiro - the PTM-Explorer with Tomy Digital Biology of Tokyo, Japan.
News from Protagen (13 December 2007)
Liquid dispensing made much more flexible
MicroFlo Select is said to be the first instrument of its kind to offer so many choices in dynamic dispense volumes, plate types, tube styles and sizes, automated dispense heights and cassettes
News from Labtech International (13 December 2007)
Sims-on-a-flange to fit existing vacuum chambers
Sims (secondary ion mass spectrometry) is a high sensitivity technique for the determination of surface composition, contaminant analysis, and depth profiling in the surface layers of a sample
News from Hiden Analytical (12 December 2007)
Testing carton erection for the packaging industry
Lloyd Instruments has announced the availability of a new materials testing fixture, which allows measurement of the force required for carton erection from flat, folded carton blanks Brochure Available
News from Lloyd Instruments (12 December 2007)
Smart technology streamlines lyophilisation
Lyostat2 is a cutting-edge freeze-drying microscope enabling the quick and accurate identification of key parameters in your formulation, such as collapse, eutectic and glass transitions Brochure Available
News from Biopharma Process Systems (12 December 2007)
Does the flexible laboratory really exist?
"The flexible laboratory - does it really exist? Explore the Concept - Remove the Barriers" will be held in London on 19 February 2008.
News from Waldner (12 December 2007)
Fees for Reach registration are 'excessive'
The scale of Reach fees proposed by the new European Chemicals Agency was described as excessive in principle and practice by the Chemical Business Association (CBA)
News from Chemical Business Association (12 December 2007)
Microplate optimised for chemiluminescent assays
Krystal 2000 black and white plate from Porvair Sciences is purpose designed to provide optimised performance with Chemiluminescence assays Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (12 December 2007)
New cardiac model to test compound assays
CRO PhysioStim has recently developed a cardiac model to help test for pharmaceutical-induced toxicity outside the body to provide an overall view of cardiac physiological mechanism
News from PhysioStim (11 December 2007)
Gilson's ultimate guide to automated purification
Now available from Anachem, the 2007/8 edition Gilson Product Guide provides extensive information on automated instruments specifically designed for purifying samples Brochure Available
News from Anachem (11 December 2007)
Multifunction spectroradiometer is Nist-traceable
For luminance and radiance measurements, the SP-100 features an internal target spot laser that projects a circular image onto the device under test, eliminating the inconvenience of a viewfinder
News from Orb Optronix (11 December 2007)
Hybrid technology 'redefines' microplate readers
Labtech International has unveiled the world's first true multi-detection system capable of performing an unlimited number of microplate-based assays - the Synergy 4 from BioTek Instruments
News from Labtech International (11 December 2007)
Tablet maker uses LabSpec Portable NIR
User Application Article Essential Nutrition, a manufacturer of tablets, capsules, powders and granules for the pharmaceutical and herbal medicinal sectors, uses LabSpec2500 for raw materials verification
News from Analytik (11 December 2007)
Rapid analysis of DNA in criminal investigations
The new GeneMapper ID-X software application provides computerised forensic expertise that streamlines the routine review of data required for DNA analysis, eliminating redundant tasks
News from Applied Biosystems (11 December 2007)
Five-year outsourcing contract from Limburg
Agreement transfers all laboratory activities from Waterschapsbedrijf Limburg (WBL) to Intertek's Analytical Technology Centre, Polychemlab, in Geleen, near Maastricht
News from Intertek Caleb Brett (11 December 2007)
Confocal microscope for live cell imaging
Significant advance in high speed imaging technologies from Molecular Devices with the release of the MetaMorph ICS (integrated confocal system), in partnership with hardware manufacturer VisiTech Brochure Available
News from Molecular Devices (11 December 2007)
Rapid diagnostic for malaria is now FDA cleared
BinaxNow Malaria detects Plasmodium falciparum, P vivax, P malariae and P ovale antigens in whole blood in as little as 15 minutes, for field or laboratory use with its easy-to-use test card forma
News from Inverness Medical Innovations (11 December 2007)
Microplate washer range is expanded
Labtech International has announced the expansion of the popular ELx50 microplate washer range with the launch of the ELx50 filter microplate washer (FMW) from BioTek instruments
News from Labtech International (11 December 2007)
'Best supplier' of scientific reference materials
Formerly LGC Promochem, LGC Standards has recently been voted the best company in the Spanish Pharmaceutical industry for the supply of crucial Reference Materials
News from LGC (11 December 2007)
Cost savings with blue and violet laser diodes
PTI's PM is an industrial-grade laser module designed for standard or rugged OEM environments, and contains a precision current source ideal for applications demanding durability and high output power
News from Power Technology (10 December 2007)
Green laser is optimised for high-volume work
The Compass 115M-20 is designed for system builders serving markets such as bioinstrumentation, medical scanning, analytical chemistry, semiconductor inspection and metrology
News from Coherent (10 December 2007)
Surface area analyser is enhanced for 2008
Quantachrome' Nova series of rapid BET surface area analysers will be available in 2008 with an enhanced 'calibration-free' analysis mode in addition to its already standard helium-free mode
News from Quantachrome Instruments (10 December 2007)
Analysis of mercury in food and beverages
Technical Background Article Quantitech's application note on mercury in food shows how a variety of food products, when tested with the Hydra-C direct mercury analyser, showed excellent correlation with certified values
News from Quantitech (10 December 2007)
Online training in practical laboratory skills
Practical Lab Skills e-Learning programmes show close-up demonstrations of many basic techniques commonly practiced in the chemical laboratory
News from Academy Savant (10 December 2007)
Isolate single living cells for optimised PCR
The XL Palm S1 incubator for living cell applications has been modified to integrate all system components and enable software-supported temperature control for long-term experiments
News from Carl Zeiss MicroImaging (10 December 2007)
Big names and big issues at microscopy event
Plenary speakers list at Microscience 2008 includes such eminences as David King, Harry Kroto, Stefan Hell, and Knut Urban; call for papers deadline is end of February 2008
News from Royal Microscopical Society (10 December 2007)
Notes on ProteoMiner protein enrichment kit
Bio-Rad application note, bulletin 5632, provides information on the ability of ProteoMiner protein enrichment kits to concentrate and enrich low- and medium-abundance proteins for biomarker discovery Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories (10 December 2007)
More neutron scintillators for Oak Ridge lab
Applied Scintillation Technologies (AST) has received a second large order from Oak Ridge National Laboratory for glass scintillator plates to be used in an Anger camera development project
News from Applied Scintillation Technologies (10 December 2007)
Pushing the limits of infectious disease research
User Application Article University of California, Davis, and the Waters have dedicated the new Waters Facility for Advanced and Integrated Mass Spectrometry within Dr Julie Leary's laboratory for mass spectrometry (MS)
News from Waters (10 December 2007)
External evaluation endorses AU-connector
Olympus Life Science Europa says that external performance evaluation has confirmed that the newly launched AU-connector has excellent operational capabilities Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa (10 December 2007)
Portable IR analysers for biofuel measurements
New brochure from Wilks Enterprise features two easy-to-use mid-infrared analysers for various biofuels analyses for use in production facilities and for fuel blending at distribution centres Brochure Available
News from Wilks Enterprise (10 December 2007)
Materials microscope has scanning optical imaging
CTZ101 can be upgraded to include increasing levels of automation of all the usual functions to the high level of 0.1micron precision, including measurement capability in all three surface planes
News from Cambridge Technology Systems (10 December 2007)
Experimental intelligence for laser microscopy
The Zen user interface from Carl Zeiss is said to set new standards for intuitive ease-of-use with completely redesigned on-screen interface that mimics major controls
News from Carl Zeiss (10 December 2007)
Database for customised microarray design
Oxford Gene Technology (OGT) has launched the Oligome, a comprehensive database of more than ten million oligonucleotide probes designed to the latest release of the human genome
News from OGT (10 December 2007)
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